Vail Valley Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Daniel Pennington, who will serve as president of the Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation.
“Dan brings 25 years of invaluable experience in philanthropy, nonprofit business, and healthcare leadership to VVMC,” said President and CEO Doris Kirchner. “As we embark on building Vail’s hospital of the future, Dan will lead a capital campaign to support this initiative.”
Pennington was the senior development director at Mayo Clinic f... MORE →

VAIL – With a simple alert from your phone, you could help save a life.
On Sept. 3, Jeff Olson saved the life of a 1-month-old infant in Spokane, Washington. Olson, a master technician, received a message on his phone that CPR was needed two blocks away from where he worked. Olson, also a volunteer EMT, had recently downloaded the PulsePoint app on his smartphone. Olson raced to the dance store, where 1-month-old Nolan was turning blue and not breathing. Store clerk Lesley Reckord called 911 mi... MORE →

EAGLE COUNTY — Coughs, fevers and stuffy noses — Eagle pediatrician Dr. Janet Engle has been seeing it through the summer, and she said she expects to keep seeing it as winter approaches.
“It could make for a more severe flu season,” said Engle, who works with Colorado Mountain Medical.
Dr. Jeff Brown, the director of the pediatric hospitalists program at Vail Valley Medical Center, is reporting the same thing — an uptick in kids coming in with severe upper respiratory infections, a trend that... MORE →

Vail Valley Medical Center is pleased to introduce Tania Engle, a physician assistant (PA) specializing in women's health and chronic disease such as diabetes, coronary artery disease and asthma. Tania received her biological chemistry degree from Bates College and her masters of science from the University of New England. Tania works out of the Edwards office and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Q: Tell us about your background.
A: I have been a physician assistant (PA) for 12 ye... MORE →

VAIL, CO — Vail Valley Medical Center president and CEO Doris Kirchner honored the 2014 winners of the Physician of the Year and Rising Star awards, presented to Drs. Abbott and Schultz, respectively. Dr. Mindy Cooper, vice president of the Medical Staff, recently presented the awards at an annual ceremony.
Each year, medical staff members nominate their colleagues for physician awards, and winners are chosen by their peers, physician leadership and hospital administration. Over 200 Vail Valley... MORE →

Scott Miller | The Vail Daily
As Vail Valley Medical Center plans its future — a likely $100 million renovation program — Meadow Drive is drawing a lot of attention. Specifically, town and medical center officials are trying to find a way to get as much traffic as possible off the few blocks between Vail Road and the hospital.The Vail Planning and Environmental Commission on Monday spent more than two hours wrestling with the ideas contained in a comprehensive plan for the medical center that a... MORE →

Edwards, CO—Many people would fervently disagree with Dana Clark when she says, “I don’t look at having cancer as a bad thing.” But others who have participated in Shaw Regional Cancer Center’s survivorship programs – from gentle yoga in a studio at Jack’s Place to hut trips up Shrine Pass – understand where she’s coming from.
Clark, from Craig, CO, was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. Following her radiation treatments at Shaw Regional Cancer Center, where she was able to stay at Ja... MORE →

VAIL, Colo. – In a continued effort to provide current health education and insight, the Vail Vitality Center and Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) are partnering to introduce a summer lecture series focused on “optimizing life.” The next lecture, entitled “Cardiovascular Safety and the Aging Athlete,” from internist and cardiology specialist Dr. Larry Gaul, takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at Terra Bistro at Vail Mountain Lodge and includes lunch.
Dr. Gaul’s presentation focuses o... MORE →

Vail, CO—Have you ever taken a water break on a hike, only to be wined and dined by Beaver Creek’s top chefs? If you attended last year’s Hike, Wine & Dine, then perhaps that was the last time you sampled gourmet nibbles and sips while taking in the spectacular views from Beaver Creek Mountain at the peak of leaf-peeping season!
The sixth annual Hike, Wine & Dine on Sunday, September 21 is your chance to turn a fall hike into an epicurean experience. With proceeds benefiting Jack’s Plac... MORE →

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Available at the Eagle County Paramedics Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station. Inspections are held the first Tuesday of each month from 3 PM to 6 PM at our Edwards Station, located behind the Post Office in Edwards. No appointment is necessary.more →

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
National Night Out is America's night out against crime. Visit Kim Green with ThinkFirst at Eaglebend Apartments in Avon for bike helmet fitting and signing the bike helmet pledge. more →

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Kids Adventure Games™ offers kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun. The kids cross the finish line, muddy, sweaty, smiling and full of pride. The intent of the Kids Adventure Games™ is to be challenged yet have fun, be determined, develop good character, sportsmanship, teamwork, build grit and resiliency, be able to think on your feet and finish the day with a smile. Sponsored by Vail Valley Medical Center.more →

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Kids Adventure Games™ offers kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun. The kids cross the finish line, muddy, sweaty, smiling and full of pride. The intent of the Kids Adventure Games™ is to be challenged yet have fun, be determined, develop good character, sportsmanship, teamwork, build grit and resiliency, be able to think on your feet and finish the day with a smile. Sponsored by Vail Valley Medical Center.more →

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Kids Adventure Games™ offers kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun. The kids cross the finish line, muddy, sweaty, smiling and full of pride. The intent of the Kids Adventure Games™ is to be challenged yet have fun, be determined, develop good character, sportsmanship, teamwork, build grit and resiliency, be able to think on your feet and finish the day with a smile. Sponsored by Vail Valley Medical Center.more →

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Kids Adventure Games™ offers kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun. The kids cross the finish line, muddy, sweaty, smiling and full of pride. The intent of the Kids Adventure Games™ is to be challenged yet have fun, be determined, develop good character, sportsmanship, teamwork, build grit and resiliency, be able to think on your feet and finish the day with a smile. Sponsored by Vail Valley Medical Center.more →